Apartment 7, Orchard Mews Sycamore Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4HW is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,074 , which equates to approximately £240 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2021 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,074, representing a 1.9% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,074 is:

  • 25.9% lower than the average property price on Sycamore Street
  • 10.5% higher than the average in the LE8 4HW postcode area
  • and 48.5% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£163,074
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£240
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Apartment 7, Orchard Mews Sycamore Street, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Mar 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 4HW

2 nd / 17
Price Rank
10% higher than average
13 th / 17
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 4HW , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 17 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,074
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
27 Aug 2021
£160,000
Leasehold
+16.8 %
7 Aug 2020
£137,000
Leasehold
+12.3 %
10 Jun 2016
£122,000
Leasehold
+1.7 %
10 Dec 2015
£120,000
Leasehold
-4 %
6 Dec 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+6.8 %
6 Aug 2010
£117,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £148,750
sale date: 26 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £126,500
sale date: 12 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at Apartment 7, Orchard Mews Sycamore Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4HW appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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